Head Women’s Soccer Coach

NAIA; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope International University’s Head Coach – Women’s Soccer leads the program with a focus on athletic excellence, Christian discipleship, and holistic student development within a Christ-centered team culture.

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this full-time exempt role guides coaching, budgeting, scheduling, recruitment, compliance, and the ongoing development of student-athletes academically, athletically, and spiritually.

Qualifications

• A vibrant and authentic Christian faith and worldview aligned with HIU's mission.
• Regular church attendance and a commitment to worship, learning, and service.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics laws and regulations.
• Budget management experience for athletic programs.
• Experience or familiarity with sport psychology is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications.
• Ability to work independently within defined responsibilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, mentor, disciple, and coach a team in accordance with HIU's Christian mission and guidelines.
• Model caring relationships and be a role model of a Christian life.
• Ensure student behavior and program reputation align with HIU values and brand.
• Discuss annual budget needs with the athletic director, including equipment and travel.
• Organize an annual balanced schedule and coordinate contracts; avoid holidays or Sundays.
• Submit athlete names for eligibility and coordinate compliance processes.
• Provide quotes for equipment to the Athletic Director.
• Ensure athletes have completed physicals on file before first practice.
• Distribute travel itineraries for road trips and coordinate transportation needs.
• Recruit student-athletes reflecting HIU's values and admissions standards.
• Coach to win while prioritizing character development over results.
• Conduct practices professionally with a Christ-like witness and total welfare of student-athletes.
• Plan at least one on-campus and one off-campus team bonding/development event per year.

Skills

Christian faith

Church attendance

Athletics regulations

Budget management

Sport psychology

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Collegiate coaching experience

Higher education teaching experience preferred

Job description

Organizational Relationship

Reports to the Director of Athletics

Position Status

Full-Time/Exempt $70,340

Position Summary

The Head Coach – Women’s Soccer leads the program in fostering athletic excellence, Christian discipleship and values, and holistic student development. As a member of the Royals Athletic Department, the Head Coach plays a critical role in advancing the mission, vision, and core values of Hope International University by mentoring student-athletes in their academic, athletic, and spiritual growth. The position requires professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to creating a Christ-centered team culture.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, mentor, disciple, and coach a team in accordance with the university’s Christian mission and compliance with all league/conference guidelines
• Model caring relationships with students through personal interaction and as an effective role model of a committed Christian life
• Continuously ensure that student behavior and program reputation are in alignment with institutional values and brand
• Discuss annual budget needs for their sport with the athletic director, including equipment, meals, transportation, and facility rental
• Organize an annual balanced schedule, meaning an equal number of home and away games; schedule games with coaches from other colleges; submit schedules to the Athletic Director for approval and distribution of contracts. When creating schedules, DO NOT schedule games on holidays or Sundays
• Submit the names of all student-athletes to the Compliance Officer to begin the process of eligibility certification
• Deliver quotes for all equipment to the Athletic Director (AD)
• Ensure that all athletes have a completed physical on file at the Athletic Trainer’s office before the first practice in their sport
• Distribute a travel schedule itinerary to all student-athletes and the AD for each road trip
• Before the season begins, complete transportation request forms for all away matches and any other transportation needs and return them to the Operations Department
• Recruit student-athletes that reflect the values and admissions standards of HIU
• Coach your team to win. However, the development of character in the Christian student-athlete is more important than winning
• Conduct your practices in a manner that reflects professionalism, a Christ-like witness, and a concern for the total welfare of the student-athlete, including their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual development
• Plan and facilitate a minimum of one on-campus and one off-campus team bonding/development event per academic year

Employment Standards

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, the individual must be able to fulfill each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below outline the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience

• A master’s degree is preferred
• Demonstrated coaching experience at the collegiate level
• Experience teaching in higher education is preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• A vibrant and authentic Christian faith and worldview consistent with the University’s mission and values are required
• Regular church attendance and a demonstrated commitment to worship, learn, and serve
• Comprehensive understanding of laws and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics
• Familiarity with accounting principles and budget management for athletic programs
• Background in sport psychology is advantageous
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proficiency in basic computer applications
• Capacity to operate independently within established responsibilities while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced setting